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Chen Yuan had already guessed that the Chen family would definitely come to his rescue because he dared to go on a killing spree in Tianqing County.

It is clear from the fact that Chen Zhaoning's third uncle was willing to sacrifice his life to save her that the Chen family valued her highly.

Therefore, with Chen Zhaoning by his side at the time, the Chen family would never have stood by and watched something happen to her.

This also convinced Chen Yuan that he himself would not die under the city wall.

As for what happens next, whether the Chen family is willing to withstand the pressure to save him depends on his own performance!

The key lies in whether his intrinsic value far exceeds the price the Chen family had to pay to save him.

Perhaps the old man of the Chen family saw through his thoughts, which is why he got straight to the point as soon as they met.

While Chen Yuan was pondering to himself, Chen Zhaoning, who was sitting to the side, had already become restless.

She gripped Chen Qingcang's aged hand tightly, her voice trembling with tears, pleading incessantly:

"Grandpa, they're my saviors! You can't abandon them!"

"If it weren't for those two, I would have died long ago, and I would have been violated by those people... Waaaaah, Grandpa, you must save them!"

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As she spoke, Chen Zhaoning quickly recounted the perilous experiences she had encountered along the way.

Of course, she deliberately concealed the relevant information from Lu Chengfeng and the sword wielder.

Even Chen Yuan's special ability to devour the evil spirits and demonic spirits within others was not mentioned at all.

When Chen Qingcang heard that Chen Zhaoning had almost been devoured by the evil spirits and nearly violated by those officials, a surge of intense anger, as well as deep worry and heartache, welled up in the depths of his eyes.

In the blink of an eye, he concealed it without making a sound.

He glared at Chen Zhaoning, though he doted on his granddaughter, his face still bearing an air of authority and coldness. "They saved you, and my Chen family can repay this debt of gratitude with ten thousand taels of gold."

"But they were audacious and reckless, committing massacres outside Tianqing County!"

"Moreover, among the hundreds of people he slaughtered were both ordinary people and nobles!"

"They even offended the Lu family, who hold the title of Xuanxiang!"

"His crime is a capital offense, punishable by the confiscation of his property and the extermination of his entire clan!"

Sensing Chen Qingcang's cold tone and anger, Chen Zhaoning immediately panicked.

"thump!"

She immediately knelt down before Chen Qingcang: "Grandpa, you must have a way, right?"

"Waaah, Grandpa, you have to save them! They're Xiaoning's saviors too!"

She pleaded and kept kowtowing, her once fair and smooth forehead turning red and even bleeding within moments.

Chen Yuan and Li Wei were both shocked and secretly admired the character of this young lady from the Chen family.

A warm feeling welled up in their hearts, and they were deeply moved.

"Alright, stand up! What kind of behavior is this?"

Chen Guohai, who had been standing silently to the side, could no longer stand it and shouted coldly.

He stepped forward and grabbed Chen Zhaoning.

"Second Uncle..."

Chen Zhaoning pouted and looked pitifully at Chen Guohai, but was intimidated by the imposing aura emanating from him, and ultimately did not dare to continue pleading.

"Do you know the enormous price my Chen family would have to pay to save them?"

Chen Qingcang's voice was hoarse, and he glared fiercely at Chen Zhaoning.

What will be the cost?

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes and instantly understood the other party's unspoken meaning... It's not that it can't be saved, but it depends on whether the price is worth it.

"Grandpa, the Chen family will definitely benefit from saving us this time!"

At this moment, Chen Yuan clasped his hands in a fist and bowed respectfully, and spoke.

"hehe!"

Chen Qingcang gave a forced smile, his sinister eyes fixed on Chen Yuan, full of scrutiny.

Just as Chen Zhaoning was about to plead for leniency, Chen Guohai stopped her in time, saying, "Let them talk."

Chen Guohai lowered his voice, "Whether he can catch my father's eye or not depends on the kid's own abilities."

Chen Zhaoning sighed softly, and could only look at Chen Yuan with expectant eyes, her gaze shimmering with trust.

"What's your name?"

At this moment, Chen Qingcang asked a question he already knew the answer to.

"Chen Yuan".

Chen Yuan responded in a deep voice, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

Upon hearing this name, Chen Guohai's eyes gleamed with excitement as he scrutinized Chen Yuan, trying to reconcile the face with one from his memory.

Unfortunately, it was completely incomprehensible.

"Perhaps it's just a coincidence."

Chen Guohai sighed inwardly, "How could my elder brother's son still be alive?"

Hearing this name touched the soft spot in Chen Qingcang's heart.

However, his imposing presence remained strong, and his mountain-like aura pressed directly down on Chen Yuan.

Li Wei, standing to the side, was already drenched in sweat and pale from being overwhelmed by the aura, and even his breathing became rapid.

But Chen Yuan still stared straight at the old man, his expression calm and without fear.

"Ah Yuan... he... his aura is so strong..."

Li Wei's lips trembled as he whispered to Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan nodded slightly, his gaze still fixed on Chen Qingcang.

"Although young, he is as calm and composed as a deep pool. Not bad."

In an instant, Chen Qingcang's imposing aura dissipated, and a gentle expression appeared on his face.

Chen Yuan and Li Wei both breathed a sigh of relief, but fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads.

"Chen Yuan, let me ask you this: if my Chen family goes to great lengths to protect you this time, what makes you think it won't result in a loss for my family?"

"Do you know what price we had to pay to protect you?"

A meaningful smile played on Chen Qingcang's lips as he sharply scrutinized Chen Yuan.

"The price of protecting us is nothing more than money, resources, and even some of the Chen family's interests at the official level."

Chen Yuan spoke, his voice calm yet resolute.

"However, in my opinion, with the Chen family's wealth, a little financial loss will not damage their foundation at all."

"As for the concessions made by the government, I will definitely help the Chen family earn them back many times over in the future!"

Chen Qingcang sneered, "Heh, you're right, but you say you'll help the Chen family win it back? On what basis? Just because you're a brute with only brute strength?"

Chen Yuan stood tall and looked directly at the old man, his voice firm and resolute: "Yes, on my own!"

Chen Qingcang narrowed his eyes slightly, silently waiting for Chen Yuan to continue.

Chen Guohai, who was standing to the side, also carefully examined Chen Yuan, and his eyes gradually revealed a look of admiration.

Chen Qingcang has presided over the Chen family for a century, weathering many storms and accumulating countless killings and deaths on his hands. His aura of menace is thick, and his prestige is immense.

When ordinary people see him, they instinctively shrink back, speak cautiously and think things through, for fear of making a mistake.

But the young man before me was able to remain neither arrogant nor humble, and to be calm and composed.

He even addressed the old man as "Grandpa" repeatedly, striking the perfect balance.

Chen Yuan continued, his gaze deep and unfathomable: "I am about sixteen years old, and I have already opened three hundred and sixty-one spiritual apertures, reaching the Great Perfection of the Dharma Body Realm!"

"Old man, why don't you consider this: in the entire Great Xiang Empire, how many young men possess a foundation like mine?"

"Old man, why don't you take a gamble? Bet that I will definitely become famous in the future!"

I bet I'll become an unparalleled hero within ten years!

Chen Yuan's voice was strong and powerful, carrying the boldness and arrogance that a young man should have!

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell into a deathly silence!

Chen Qingcang and Chen Guohai were both taken aback, their eyes half-closed, almost thinking they had misheard.

Chen Zhaoning, on the other hand, looked arrogant, his eyes filled with smugness.

She knew that Chen Yuan would definitely impress her grandfather.

Will he surely become famous in the future?

Within ten years, will I become a peerless hero in the world?

In this world, there are very few people who dare to say such a thing!

"Wait, kid, tell me... how many spiritual apertures have you opened?"

"Also, what is your cultivation level...?"

Chen Guohai took a deep breath and realized what Chen Yuan meant. Putting aside his boastful words, what about the trump card he had played?

He was completely dumbfounded.

His eyes widened suddenly.

Previously, in front of Tianqing County, Chen Yuan went on a killing spree, and the aura he displayed was indeed that of a Dharma Body Realm cultivator.

But people overlooked his age.

Looking back now, it was indeed astonishing; no wonder he was so brave.

As for the spiritual aperture... Chen Guohai's eyes widened even more.

Holy crap?

Even the composed Chen Qingcang doubted his hearing and eyesight!

He stared intently at Chen Yuan, trying to detect a hint of a joke on his face.

Chen Yuan understood... Now, how could he not know what opening 361 spiritual apertures meant?

The number of spiritual apertures directly determines a cultivator's future achievements.

After all, the more spiritual apertures one has, the faster and more abundant the spiritual energy one can absorb during cultivation.

This is the foundation and essence of all cultivators, and it is of utmost importance.

What's more, he has opened all his spiritual apertures!

He is probably the first cultivator in history to reach the Great Perfection of the Spirit Aperture Realm.

If he doesn't reveal his trump card and demonstrate his value, the Chen family might not go to great lengths to protect him.

He also knew that revealing the truth might attract the covetousness of the Chen family!

They were even studied as monsters.

But with Chen Zhaoning around, he believed that Chen Zhaoning would definitely protect him.

So, we'll give it our all.

Only by putting ourselves in a desperate situation can we survive!

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